St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-24

by George B. Lynch. He took for his
subject, "ConventionalitieS." and
showed in pleasing manner, the mat
ter being frightened up by occasional
facetious remarks, that the cOnven-
tionalities of this generation would
probably be more noticeable to future
generations than those of the past ages.
His voice was far from pleasing, but the
matter was good enough to make amends
for the delivery. He showed how people
are continually spending beyond their
means simply because it is customary.
This is most strongly seen in gradua-
ton exercises, there having been eases
where pupils did not take part i'll grad
uatiOn exercises simply because they
thought they could not dress well
enough to appear with the others, and
were not able to buy bushels of flowers.
Happily this class had had good sense
enough to do away with flowers.
The orchestra played Path of Flow
ers' andthen Miss Grace f. MorehouSe,
the prize eSSayist, arose and delivered a
well written essay on the subject After
Graduation, What?" Her delivery was
fair. She began by picturing glrlStand-
ing on the Threshold of womanhoOd,
gazing to see what was in store for her.
She is on an even footing with the
boys, although differences have been
made. He thinks he is a factor in the
world after leaving the school, she is
still woman. Is not the world slow in
reaching out a hand to help an ambi-
tious woman. The training she has had
is merely preparatory. If her idea is to
be the petted, fondled daughter of pros
perity there lies her first error. Firm
purpose and constant endeavOr will
overcome all obstacles. You ask me
what is in store for woman after grad
uation? L say, everything"
The next eSSayiSt was without doubt
the favorite of the evening. Her circle
of intimate friends is extensive and she
has gained some reputation in amateur
theatricalS, and everybody present eX-
pected to hear a mastery effort, and
none were disappointed. She handled
her subject, America for Americans"
in manner that gained frequent APP
plauSe. She said: 1.-The success of our
form of government, backed by all the
natural advantages, can best be illus
trated by the wonderful increase
in population. Good government is
necessary for good citizenship, and good
citizens are necessary to maintain good
government. Still there have been back
sets. What is the cause? | say the inn
migrants, not the better class, but the
ignorant, worthless outcaStS from all
the countries of Europe. America has
become the dumping ground for all the
countries of Europe, and the result has
been the lowering of moral and patri-
otto feelings of our people. 1t is
a fact that the leading cities in
which cOmmunistic demonstrations
have taken place are composed largely
of foreigners who seek to overthraw
governments, both municipal and ma
tional. With American citizens such
would be called treason, with foreign
ers it is called anarchism. An Ameri-
can son, educated under patriotic prin-
cipleS, must wait twenty-One years to
be allowed to vote; the jaAmeican girl
must wait forever, while the foreigner,
after two years, becomes a full-tledged
citizen.
Another selection by the orchestra
was followed by an Grafton by Edward
r. Dyer on ''Is Success Success?" He
speaking. and he showed no signs of
nervousness. He prefaced his Grafton
with examples which nowadays make a
man a success, and said it is no wonder
that the young man is puzzled. A pur-
pose will not always carry man to the
goal. Purpose is the first condition of
success, but one must have common
sense and perseverance along with it
to make successful battle.
Albert r. Moore was the last of the
graduates to speak. He delivered the
valedictory address, thanking the audi
ence for their encouragement, the board
of education for its liberality, and the
faculty for its wise c~unSel. To the
class he spoke few farewell words,
stating that they parted with the best
hos. nf fhnfr
ears. The orchestra played gavotte,
after which Prof. Gilbert presented
the class to the board of education for
their diplomas. To the class he said the
diplomas were not merely tickets of
leave, but reserved seat tickets. which
entitled them to the best places in life.
Supt. Taylor made brief address to
the graduates, after which the diplomas
were presented. Then after the be-
slowing OF the prizes the class dispersed,
feeling that the class of 'S7 had done
herself proud in her graduating exer-
ciseS. The following graduates re-
ceived prizes: o.
Classical Course-Frederick r. Bigelow,
Edgar Carver Edward r. Dyer, Charles R.
Eastman, Albert r. Moore.
General Co1rse-Clara F. Baldwin. Harvey
A. Blodgett Julia J. Butler, Homer P. Clark
L. Clarke Dana, Elizabeth E. Eustice. Nellie
Emma A. Gates, Mary S. Gotwold,
Theodore d. Hall, Harriet c. Heath, Mary G.
Kennedy, Louise l.. Lindeke, Nellie A. Mabon,
May r. Moore, Charles A. Otis, Isaac E Rose,
Sidney H. Thompson, Adah L. Hawkins,
Clara n. Kellogg Olive NJ. Long, Helen II.
McKinlay, Grace E. Moorhouse, Jessie E.
Pierce, Agnes G. Schierman, Oliver ID. Ward.
Louise NJ. Zollman.
English Course-William L. Banning, Jr.,
Mark d. Hoyt, Ella Ware, Minnie De L.
Bishop, George B. Lynch, Fannie E. Wat
son.
Commercial Course-Rose L. Funk, Harry
S. Jones, Arthur w. Hawkins, John j. Nc
Mahon.